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2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

13 Colleges
$15,919 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$55,121 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer Information Systems School for You

Computer Information Systems is the most popular major in Indiana with 1,984 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Indiana to see which programs offered the best value experiences for CIS students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Information Systems Schools

#1

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
$4,637 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Ivy Tech Community College to be the best value school for computer information systems students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ivy Tech Community College are $4,637 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out is $9,759.

Ivy Tech Community College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #2 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana list.

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#2

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN
$9,992 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana list. Located in the small city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Purdue are $9,992 a year. While working on their degree, CIS majors at Purdue accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $314.

Purdue did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana list.

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$11,333 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at Indiana University - Bloomington helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer information systems schools in Indiana. IU Bloomington is a very large public school located in the small city of Bloomington.

IU Bloomington undergraduate students pay an average of $11,333 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at IU Bloomington take out is $20,980. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $547.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, IU Bloomington is ranked #3 for overall quality for CIS in Indiana.

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$8,857 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Fort Wayne, PFW is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at PFW are $8,857 per year.

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$7,827 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Southeast. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana list. Indiana University - Southeast is a small public school located in the suburb of New Albany.

Indiana University - Southeast undergraduate students pay an average of $7,827 in in-state tuition and fees each year.

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$10,044 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, IUPUI is a public college with a very large student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at IUPUI are $10,044 per year. On average, CIS graduates from IUPUI take out $25,780 in student loans while working on their degree.

IUPUI not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana list.

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$7,827 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana University - South Bend came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the city of South Bend, Indiana University - South Bend is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indiana University - South Bend are $7,827 per year.

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$9,509 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Southern Indiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Evansville, USI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USI are $9,509 per year. The average amount in student loans that CIS majors at USI take out is $26,222.

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#9

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN
$9,598 Average Tuition & Fees

Indiana State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer information systems students. It came in at #9 on the list. Indiana State is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Terre Haute.

Indiana State undergraduate students pay an average of $9,598 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, CIS graduates from Indiana State take out $25,029 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $125.

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$7,734 Average Tuition & Fees

Purdue University Northwest ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in Indiana list. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue Northwest is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Purdue Northwest are $7,734 per year. On average, CIS graduates from Purdue Northwest take out $18,902 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Value Computer Information Systems Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer Information Systems Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 2,433
Ohio 1,479
Illinois 1,579
Wisconsin 1,531

Computer Information Systems is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

CIS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer & Information Sciences 51,681
Information Technology 31,531
Informatics 2,726
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,887
Artificial Intelligence 518
Human-Centered Technology Design 91

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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